Monthly Archives: August 2011
Ribollita con Ceci
Ribollita with Chickpeas – variation on a Tuscan soup. I made this soup from memory last night and will try to share it as well as I can. We ate it in Italy three weeks ago and the lady cook … Continue reading
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Italian Grocer
This photo was taken in Casole d’Elsa (Tuscany) a couple of weeks agO. On Tuesdays, just post any photo you like (it must be one of your own) that contains the color RED and then link to this blog. This … Continue reading
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Family Meals
It is not only the best meal of the week, it is often the only meal at which family members gather, talk, and eat together. I came across this sentence last night as I was reading a book about Judaism … Continue reading
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Little Summer People
It is this time of year again: my brother’s daughters are in France for the summer holidays. Yesterday we saw them at my parents’ home where they met their cousin for the first time. The older girl is staying with … Continue reading
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Panzanella (Italian Summer Salad)
Panzanella is a salad of bread and tomatoes which is popular in Tuscany and the rest of central Italy. 2 cups bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (day-old Italian or French bread works best) 2 cups ripe tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch … Continue reading
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News and an Ethical Question
I have not totally disappeared from the blogosphere but being on vacation in a place where there is only one wifi spot inside the common room of the little restored village, I have not had the opportunity for much online … Continue reading
Early Weekly Review
On My Blog Photo Memes: – Paintings with Red for Ruby Tuesday – Seafront Lunch for Summer Stock Sunday – Breton Bakery with Flowers for Ruby Tuesday Halakhah Quiz Book Reviews: – The Search for God at Harvard – The … Continue reading
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Thai Fishcakes
Serves four people: 600g white fish (cod or pollack) Spring onions, thinly sliced 1 tbsp Thai curry paste 2 tbsp light soy sauce 1 egg 2 tbsp matzo meal Handful chopped fresh coriander or parsley Sauce: Sweet chilli sauce Juice … Continue reading
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Breton Bakery with Flowers
On Tuesdays, just post any photo you like (it must be one of your own) that contains the color RED and then link to this blog. This lovely badge was created by Leora from Here in HP.
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